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As a Lead Construction Superintendent for premier New York City builders, general contractors and developers, Five Sons Safety Managing Partner Bernard (Bernie) McCaffrey has dealt with and overcome the ever-changing landscape of law, regulations, and safety compliance associated with the New York City construction market for over 35 years. 

Since the founding of Five Sons Safety Consultants in 2018, Bernie continues to be a respected source of knowledge owing to his wide breadth of experience and his keen ability to solve problems as they arise. This is the driving reason Five Sons Safety has been entrusted with providing safety protocols and plans for Turner Construction, Lend Lease, Aecom Tischman, Plaza Construction, and other top local, national, and international builders and developers.

Together, Bernie McCaffrey and the team of Safety Managers, professionals, and consultants at Five Sons Safety have almost 500 years of combined experience and professional expertise…The skills necessary to “get it done right” on any New York City construction project. 

Their commitment and determination to safety and success is what makes Five Sons Safety the go-to construction safety solutions provider for high-end builders, general contractors, and developers in the New York City market.

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COMPANY GROWTH

Our qualifications are adapted to suit your needs

June 2023 will mark the Fifth Anniversary of Five Sons Safety Consulting. When Five Sons was launched in 2018, it consisted of two individuals: Bernie and Denise McCaffrey. Bernie (Managing Partner) ran the field operations and Denise (President) handled all financial, marketing, legal, and insurance related matters. Over the past five years, Five Sons has grown its team of qualified Site, Fire, Concrete, and Construction Safety Managers. Additionally, Five Sons also utilizes a number of independent consultants who are Licensed Site Safety Managers for specific projects.

NYC Construction Industry Experience
Five Sons Safety Managers average 20+ years hi-rise building experience
Site Safety Management Experience
Five Sons Safety Managers have over 500 years combined site safety experience
NYC Safety Compliance, Laws & Regulations
Five Sons Training keeps our Managers up to date with safety laws
Consulting
Five Sons has qualified architects and expeditors to handle all of your safety consulting needs

Many of Five Sons Safety Managers and Coordinators have honed their site, fire, and concrete safety skills for decades on construction sites as Foremen, Supers, and Project Managers. Our Safety Managers and Coordinators are currently monitoring and maintaining safety compliance on multiple sites for some of the largest construction firms and developers in New York City. Along with the growth in the number of employees, Five Sons clientele has grown exponentially.

In addition to providing reliable Site, Fire, Concrete Safety Management, Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC now prepares Site Safety Plans, Facade Repair Safety Plans, and Site Safety Audits. Site Safety Plans cover all phases of construction from excavation to Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO). As per NYC Building Code Local Law 11, Facade Repair Plans can be prepared with or without PE/RA seal. Finally, Site Safety Audits can be performed on site, in an effort to assist the clients construction management team in identifying and addressing any safety deficiencies.

Finally, we are happy to announce that both our youngest son, Nolan, and our oldest son, Evan, have joined the ranks of Five Sons Safety Consulting. Nolan, a Local 40 Iron Worker, is a FDNY Certified Construction Fire Safety Manager and holds a FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Citywide Fire Guard (F-01). Evan is our new Field Operations Manager. Evan brings with him experience as a Local One Elevator Mechanic, followed by years as a Site Superintendent managing large projects such as the Woolworth Building Renovation and Tiffanys Flagship Expansion. In addition to coordinating all on site construction activities while a Super, Evan also ensured the safety of all workers, trades, and the public on and around his sites. There is no doubt that Evan will be an asset to Five Sons Safety. We look forward to the energy and insight they will both bring to the family business.

SERVICES

01.

construction safety management

Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC prides itself on providing industry seasoned and
qualified Site & Fire Safety Managers. The majority of Five Sons Managers are either
retired Project Managers or Construction Superintendents. As a result, Five Sons
Safety is not just considered a “third party consultant” but an extension to their clients Field Operations Team.

Seasoned Professionals:

  • Licensed Site Safety Manager (LSSM)
  • Construction Site Fire Safety Manager (CFSM)
  • Licensed Site Safety Coordinators (LSSC)
  • Construction Health & Safety Tech (CHST)
  • Concrete Safety Manager (CSM)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Qualified Safety Professional (QSP)
  • Certified Fire Guard (CFG)
  • On site Medic (EMT)

02.

SITE SAFETY AUDITS & INSPECTIONS

Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC provides Licensed Site Safety Managers that possess the knowledge and experience to pinpoint problem areas on the clients work sites during a daily safety audit inspection. After each inspection, the Site Safety Manager drafts a checklist that allows the safety team to quickly implement corrective actions to ensure the well-being of the site workers as well as the public.

03.

site safety TRAINING

Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC is confident in providing qualified IACET, OSHA & DOB accredited trainers. Five Sons believes that quality safety training prevents work place injuries and even saves lives. Working in the Construction industry exposes men and women to the deadliest professions and with the proper safety training, the risks associated with those professions are mitigated.

Five Sons offers the following:

  • Various training solution courses
  • Classes in both English and Spanish
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Quick response scheduling if requested
  • Ability to come to your office/site for training

Safety Training is key in ensuring that all workers return home the same way they came to work…..SAFE!

04.

SITE SAFETY DRAFTING & EXPEDITING

Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC offers a full range of services including drafting and filing of Site Safety & Tenant Protection Plans. In addition, our qualified staff will expedite Department
of Building filings, Fire Department of New York filings as well as Department of Transportation sidewalk/roadway permits.

Licensed Site Safety Manager

Licensed Site Safety Manager

A Licensed Site Safety Manager is required on all new building, existing structures, or demolition sites. All Five Sons Site Safety Managers are accredited with the most current NYC Department of Buildings licenses and NYC FDNY certifications, along with all required classroom instruction mandated as Local Law 196. Prior to each shift, a Five Sons Safety Manager performs an extensive safety audit and reports back to the Site Construction Superintendent any non-compliant safety issues and concerns.

CITYWIDE FIRE GUARD FOR IMPAIRMENT

Citywide Fire Guard For Impairment

In any occupancy where a required fire protection system is out of service, a fire watch shall be maintained by one or more persons holding a FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment (F-01). For the final four hours of a planned or unplanned out of service condition when the affected area does not exceed 50,000 square feet, the impairment coordinator or a trained and knowledgeable person who is capable of performing fire watch duties and is designated by the building owner, may perform the fire watch duties. After four hours of an out of service condition, such patrols shall be conducted by Fire Guards holding a Certificate of Fitness for Citywide Fire Guard Impairment (F-01).

FDNY Certified Construction Fire Safety Manager

FDNY Certified Construction Fire Safety Manager

A FDNY Certified Fire Safety Manager is required where a Site Saftey Manager or a Site Safety Coordinator is required by the NYC Department of Buildings. Such person shall hold a Certificate of Fitness as a Construction Fire Safety Manager. The Construction Fire Safety Manager may be the Site Safety Manager or the Site Safety Coordinator required by the NYC Department of Buildings, except that a separate Construction Fire Safety Manager shall be designated for a building under construction when such building reaches a height of 20 stories or more than 250 feet, has a coverage of 200,000 square feet or greater, or is otherwise prescribed by rule.

Licensed Site Safety Coordinator

Licensed Site Safety Coordinator

A Licensed Site Safety Coordinator is required on all NYC construction or demolition sites of buildings up to 14 stories.

Concrete Safety Manager

Concrete Safety Manager

NYC construction projects which involve the placement of 2,000 cubic yards or more of concrete require a Concrete Safety Manager be present during the placement of any and all concrete on the site. The Concrete Safety Manager must monitor and keep a log of the methods, type, and amount of concrete being placed on the site on any given day.

A Licensed Site Safety Manager is required on all new building, existing structures, or demolition sites. All Five Sons Site Safety Managers are accredited with the most current NYC Department of Buildings licenses and NYC FDNY certifications, along with all required classroom instruction mandated as Local Law 196. Prior to each shift, a Five Sons Safety Manager performs an extensive safety audit and reports back to the Site Construction Superintendent any non-compliant safety issues and concerns.

A Licensed Site Safety Coordinator is required on all NYC construction or demolition sites of buildings up to 14 stories.

In any occupancy where a required fire protection system is out of service, a fire watch shall be maintained by one or more persons holding a FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment (F-01). For the final four hours of a planned or unplanned out of service condition when the affected area does not exceed 50,000 square feet, the impairment coordinator or a trained and knowledgeable person who is capable of performing fire watch duties and is designated by the building owner, may perform the fire watch duties. After four hours of an out of service condition, such patrols shall be conducted by Fire Guards holding a Certificate of Fitness for Citywide Fire Guard Impairment (F-01).

A FDNY Certified Fire Safety Manager is required where a Site Saftey Manager or a Site Safety Coordinator is required by the NYC Department of Buildings. Such person shall hold a Certificate of Fitness as a Construction Fire Safety Manager. The Construction Fire Safety Manager may be the Site Safety Manager or the Site Safety Coordinator required by the NYC Department of Buildings, except that a separate Construction Fire Safety Manager shall be designated for a building under construction when such building reaches a height of 20 stories or more than 250 feet, has a coverage of 200,000 square feet or greater, or is otherwise prescribed by rule.

NYC construction projects which involve the placement of 2,000 cubic yards or more of concrete require a Concrete Safety Manager be present during the placement of any and all concrete on the site. The Concrete Safety Manager must monitor and keep a log of the methods, type, and amount of concrete being placed on the site on any given day. 

Featured Projects

JP Morgan Chase
270 Park Avenue
JP Morgan Chase
270 Park Avenue
Disney Future Headquarters
137 Varick Street
The Spiral
66 Hudson Boulevard
The Spiral
66 Hudson Boulevard
Wildflower Studios
3515 19th Avenue Astoria, NY
LeFrak Organization
40 West 57th Street
New Hudson Facade
270 Park Avenue
George Comfort & Sons Developers
135 West 50th Street
Javits Center
429 11th Avenue
Columbia University Business School
665 West 130th Street
Realty Operations Group
30 West 57th Street
1 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
1 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
Animal Medical Center
510 East 62nd Street

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Akela Contracting LLC
Michael Williams - VP Operations
Five Sons Safety Consulting was able to provide us with a NYC DOB Site Safety Manager that was very knowledgeable regarding the work we were performing. The SSM was able to provide a no nonsense and common-sense approach to his oversight of our work. Bringing that type of experience and demeanor to our site made him an asset to our team and helped insure the work was completed without incident. Having worked with Bernard McCaffrey previously, I know that his knowledge and experience are second to none in the NYC construction market. I believe that while he is at the helm, Five Sons Safety Consulting will continue to provide SSM's that bring much more practical experience to the project than just an SSM with a license.
NYC Constructors LLC
Kevin Murphy - General Superintendent
NYC Constructors, LLC has an extremely complicated steel erection project at 66 Hudson Yards for the general contractor Turner Construction. We had an in-house Safety Manager scheduled for this job and days prior to the job starting he had an unexpected and unscheduled surgery. Bernard McCaffrey and his firm Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC were on site and already had a great relationship with Turner Construction. We reached out to Mr. McCaffrey since he came highly recommended and he stepped in as the Safety Manager. Starting a new project, even with months of preparation is challenging but to take over days before a job starts and achieve the level of professionalism that Bernie accomplished is a testimony to his character. He quickly built a strong rapport with our Superintendent, Foreman, Journeyman, and Apprentices, he established a level of trust and learned our complicated system of safety, paperwork, and tracking system of the numerous certifications required for each employee. NYCC has four tower cranes and Bernie was instrumental in helping us with interacting with The Department of Buildings and Cranes and Derricks. I would recommend to any construction firm looking for a safety manager that Five Sons Safety Consulting, LLC are the best in their field.
South Shore Construction Services
Willem van Zyverden - Project Executive
We hired Bernie McCaffrey and his Company, Five Sons Safety Consulting LLC to provide our Construction Safety Manager (CSM) for a complex steel erection project that is underway for Columbia University in New York City. The CSM that Five Sons has provided us with has proven to be an exceptionally good fit for our organization, and an extremely effective safety manager for our steel erection work, which has traditionally been one of the most dangerous segments of the construction industry.
Civetta Cousins JV, LLC
Mark Dulberg - General Superintendent
Five Sons Safety Consulting Company was hired to provide a Site Safety Manager on our 66 Hudson Blvd job site. It is my pleasure and honor to recommend Five Sons. I have worked with Mr. Mccaffrey for the last 4 years. I am confident that his pool of employees will use their professional and exceptional skills and will be a powerful asset to any construction job site. Under the direction of Bernard McCaffrey, Five Sons has my highest recommendation. I have no doubt that they will make a strong addition to your team.

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  • 412 West 260th Street Bronx, New York 10471
  • (347) 304-0018
  • denise@fivesonssafety.com
  • bernie@fivesonssafety.com